Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Support
Role at Herefordshire Council
Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior Practitioner to help us on our improvement journey. Working within the Safeguarding & Support Teams you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a positive difference to society and the families that we work with.
Key Details
* Hours: 37 per week
* Salary: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 + £10,000 welcome payment + £5,000 market rate supplement
* Location: Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster, Hereford
* Contract: Permanent
* Closing date: 09/11/2025
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with partner agencies to make a positive difference to families.
* Work closely with managers to develop the team and deliver high quality service to children, young people and families.
* Provide coaching, mentoring, training and support to apprentices, step‑up students and family support workers.
* Lead on areas of practice development and training within the wider service.
* Support implementation of practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in statutory social care.
* Dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for children.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role of Senior Practitioner, please contact Deborah Morgan, Service Manager for the Safeguarding & Support Teams, direct by phone 01432 261645, or by email at Deborah.Morgan@herefordshire.gov.uk.
EEO Statement
* Those who indicate that they have a disability.
* Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families.
* Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver.
Benefits
* Senior Practitioner starting salary: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 per annum
* Market rate supplement: plus £5,000 per year
* Welcome payment: £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
* Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
* Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
Additional Information
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
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